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Coming Out Party

By: Nikki Levy
Narrated by: Nikki Levy, Shangela, full cast
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Publisher's summary

Celebrate Pride with Shangela (RuPaul’s Drag Race), Nikki Levy (Don’t Tell My Mother!), and six fabulous storytellers as they share heartfelt, hilarious, true tales about coming out.   

Coming Out Party, produced especially for Pride Month in collaboration with the acclaimed live show Don’t Tell My Mother!, brings Audible members a collection of uplifting, raw, and hilarious stories from queer actors, comedians, and personalities. Cohosted by beloved drag queen Shangela and storytelling maven Nikki Levy, Coming Out Party is a joyous celebration of LGBTQIA+ people and personalities.  

You’ll hear live stories from Grey’s Anatomy star Jake Borelli, whose on-screen journey inspired him to come out IRL, comic Nicky Paris (Wendy Williams), whose high school production of Peter Pan taught him "how to grow up", and comic Daniel Webb, who was so fabulous he never really needed to come out...that is, until he met Barack Obama in a BBQ joint. You’ll also hear stories told from inside the closet (literally, from our makeshift home studios - a certain virus cancelled our live shows, but it can’t hurt our pride). Hear how The L Word’s Rosanny Zayas had her first kiss with the coolest girl in school, how Pose’s Angelica Ross navigated “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” during her time in the navy, and how author Lisa Dickey came out...to the secretary of state himself. 

Pride might look different this year, but it can never be canceled! Listen in!

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About the Host

Shangela is the only contestant to appear on three separate seasons of the Emmy-nominated reality show RuPaul’s Drag Race. She has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including A Star is Born; has toured on 6 continents; and received a standing ovation at the 2019 GLAAD awards for her Beyoncé tribute. Shangela stars in the new HBO show We’re Here, where she and her drag sisters Eureka O’Hara and Bob the Drag Queen visit small towns in America to put on one-night-only drag shows that celebrate LGBTQ+ identity. In 2019, Time Magazine honored Shangela by including her on their prestigious Time 100 Next List.

About the Host

Nikki Levy is the host and creator of the award-winning live comedy event Don't Tell My Mother! where celebrities and emerging artists tell true stories they'd never want their moms to know. Don’t Tell My Mother! offers a megaphone for marginalized voices with guests that include Tracee Ellis Ross, Ali Wong, Hasan Minhaj, Kate McKinnon, Teri Hatcher and Gigi Gorgeous. Levy has released three specials with Audible: The Path to Pride with Lance Bass and Nikki Levy in 2018, You Do You: Proud to Be Fabulous alongside Tan France in 2019, and Coming Out Party with Shangela in 2020. A longtime development executive in film and television, Levy currently serves as the Head of Scripted Content for DreamWorksTV at NBCUniversal. She is also a teacher leading her renowned workshop "Your Story Is Your Superpower" to companies and private clients around the globe.

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Serious Done Funny

Light-hearted look at a serious subject. Although the stories are told in a comical way, the heartfelt under pinning of sadness is there. Bravery won out making it possible for them to tell their stories.

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Love love LOVE !!!!!

I just finished listening to this and all I can say Is that I defiantly recommend anyone to listen to this audio.
Gets you to laugh and just smile, coming from somebody who is lesbian and can just be proud of who I am and not afraid anymore, I realized I liked girls when I was a freshman in 2014/2015 just by talking to this girl and I didn't't know why I had this feeling but it felt right and wrong because I was scared that my family or friends were going to reject me and everything. When it hit 2017 I ended up coming out fully but the only reason why I even did was because I came home drunk and I just cried out and told my mom, she supported me and was actually happy for me and relieved that I liked girls not guys. anyways, I'm happy for who I am. recommend for anyone who is struggling in coming out.

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One of the best Audible Originals

Funny, fast, inspiring, stimulating. I loved all stories, and especially the last one about the lady in Russia.

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Absolutely, and just Fabulously Phenomenal!

Truly inspiring! Coming from a Bisexual cisgender woman, while having many friends who are lgbtq community, I found this audiobook to be a wonderful plethora of informative, awe-inspiring, enlightening, FUNNY, and just purely amazing stories! Thank you so much for compiling these! Everyone on this planet should listen to these amazing humans experiences! I deeply request a sequel?! Second Edition?! Book 2!? Keep up the good work of bettering this planet with yourselves and your stories!

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loved it!

this was so great, especially for a free book! the narrators were funny and most of the stories were awesome, too! I didn’t know any of the cast members (I just haven’t watched any of their shows/movies), but I was still able to enjoy the stories. Still a great listen, even if it isn’t pride month anymore!

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Best LGBTQIA book ever!!

I love love love this books. I was looking at the reviews and saw a very ***** comment and I just wanted to let them know (you know who you are) LET PEOPLE BE THEMSELVES!! I loved the stories so much and can’t wait for more!🏳️‍🌈🏳️🌈

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Funny, touching, and revealing short memoirs.

This was a great way to celebrate Gay Pride Month. A collection of short memoirs told by the individuals themselves, Coming Out Party is filled with some funny and touching stories from some well known people who share part of their journey on coming out as LGBTQ. Happy Pride y'all!

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LOVED IT

Absolutely enjoyed every minute of this! my best friend is gay and I moved away from him when I left for graduate studies and just listening to this brought up so many memories and fun times. I really enjoyed listening to this. Thank you for the smile in my day.

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damn covid

chemistry was lacking. no one was to blame at all thats for sure but damn covid!

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Truth and Humor

I listened to this while doing chores to keep myself entertained and had a great time. It’s a collection of true stories with a good helping of humor. I love hearing other queer people’s experiences so this was right up my ally. Happy Pride!

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